Although Universal Studios Japan did not announce full details of the attraction, they did state it would be space-themed and measure 585 metres (1,919 ft) long.

[6][7] The ride is often overlaid to work with VR for half a year in order to promote the Cool Japan campaign.

[9] As Universal Studios Japan is the busiest non-Disney park in the world, Space Fantasy – The Ride features nineteen 8-person trains catering for an hourly capacity of 1920 riders.

[8] To help develop this theme, Universal Studios Japan contracted American-based interactive technology firm GestureTek.

[11] Riders enter the queue for Space Fantasy – The Ride from the Hollywood section of Universal Studios Japan.

On one of the lift hills, riders are able to interact with the surrounding screens by effectively collecting "stardust clouds" to help power the sun.

[11] Aside from interactive technologies, Space Fantasy – The Ride also features a collection of standard projection screens, lasers, fiber optics.

They also commended the ride for its "controlled car movements and added effects", when compared with other spinning roller coasters.

[14] TEA described the ride as "a thrilling experience that delivers an engaging story using advanced effects in a meaningful way, making an on-the-spot connection with its target audience".

[17] During special events such as Universal Cool Japan, Space Fantasy may receive a temporary overlay where it operates as an "XR Ride".

During an "XR Ride" guests can experience the world of each themed overlay in 360 degrees while wearing VR goggles.